Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Crab Salad, a culinary masterpiece featuring succulent crab meat, vibrant cilantro, aromatic tarragon, and the refreshing zest of grapefruit. This delightful dish offers a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, creating a truly unforgettable dining experience. Accompanying this main event are two equally enticing recipes: a zesty Grapefruit Vinaigrette, bursting with citrusy goodness, and a refreshing Cucumber Salad, adding a crisp and refreshing complement to the rich flavors of the Crab Salad. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
**Recipes included in the article:**
1. **Crab Salad with Cilantro, Tarragon, and Grapefruit:** The star of the show, this recipe combines succulent crab meat, fresh herbs, and tangy grapefruit segments for an explosion of flavors.
2. **Grapefruit Vinaigrette:** A vibrant and flavorful dressing that perfectly complements the Crab Salad, combining grapefruit juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey for a sweet-tart balance.
3. **Cucumber Salad:** A light and refreshing side dish that adds a crisp and refreshing contrast to the rich Crab Salad, made with crisp cucumber slices, red onion, and a zesty dressing.
TARRAGON CRAB SALAD
The keys to this fast, simple dish, which was inspired by a crab-stuffed tomato at Yves Camdeborde's Paris brasserie, Le Comptoir du Relais, are ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and excellent crabmeat.
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories Salad Blender Tomato No-Cook Quick & Easy Crab Summer Healthy Tarragon Chive Lettuce Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend yolk, vinegar, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream.
- Toss crabmeat with dressing, tarragon, and chives.
- Season tomatoes with salt and serve topped with romaine and crab
CRAB SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.
CRAB, GRAPEFRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD
The flavor of crab is always wonderful with grapefruit, avocado and watercress. The addition of a delicious poppy seed dressing makes this simple-to-prepare salad extra special! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Process first five ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing thickens. Pour into a serving bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Transfer 1/4 cup salad dressing to a small bowl. Toss with crab. Add remaining ingredients to serving bowl; gently toss until combined. Top with crab mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 35g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CRAB SALAD WITH CILANTRO, TARRAGON AND GRAPEFRUIT
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, gently combine all ingredients. Taste and add more oil, pepper or grapefruit zest to bring flavors into balance. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 83, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 213 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CILANTRO-LIME CRAB SALAD IN AVOCADO HALVES
Steps:
- Stir red onion, mayonnaise, cilantro, 2 teaspoons lime juice, cumin and lime peel in medium bowl to blend. Mix in crabmeat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Brush avocado halves with remaining 1 teaspoon lime juice to prevent discoloration. Arrange avocado halves, cut side up, on plates. Mound crab salad on each avocado half. Serve salad with lime wedges.
CRAB SALAD
Serve this crab and celery salad on crackers, lettuce or stuff it in puff pastry shells.
Provided by Christine
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, celery, mayonnaise, celery seed, paprika, sugar, pepper, seafood seasoning and parsley. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1331.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
CRAB-MEAT SALAD WITH TARRAGON MAYONNAISE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories quick, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk the egg yolk in a bowl until thick and sticky. Whisk in the mustard and lemon juice. A few drops at a time, add the safflower and olive oils (you may increase the amount as the emulsion forms).
- When you have a thick mayonnaise add the tarragon and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the crab meat into this mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on individual plates and spoon some of the crab meat in the middle. Decorate with avocado slices, baby tomatoes and tarragon leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 632, UnsaturatedFat 49 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For the freshest crab salad, use freshly cooked crab meat. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water for 30 minutes.
- Choose a variety of grapefruit for a more complex flavor. Ruby red grapefruit is sweeter, while white grapefruit is more tart. You can also use a combination of both.
- If you don't have cilantro or tarragon on hand, you can substitute other fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill.
- To make a creamy crab salad, add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise to the mixture. For a lighter crab salad, use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of mayonnaise.
- Serve crab salad on its own, on crackers, or in lettuce wraps. It also makes a great sandwich filling.
Conclusion:
Crab salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its fresh, bright flavors and healthy ingredients, crab salad is a perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner. Whether you serve it on its own, on crackers, or in lettuce wraps, crab salad is sure to be a hit.
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